Volunteers wanted for Dark Sky event at Garwnant

[Matthew]

Forecast is looking good for tomorrow night,i will be at the site about 7pm,i will give the final ok about 5 ish

[stevetynant]

Looking promising at the moment, hopefully be there about 6ish,advanced apologies about the headlights in the dark.

[Matthew]

Forecast is looking good for tomorrow night,i will be at the site about 7pm,i will give the final ok about 5 ish

I meant to post this in the Blaenavon thread ,but for any one who heads to Garwnant i hope you have a good evening.

[L8-Nite]

I went to the "Dark Sky Wales" observing session earlier last night and met with Allen Trow & Owain.

They put a lot of effort into this event, which is essentially a workshop designed to inspire young people and others to take interest in the Science's. A state of the art Digital Planetarium was set up with its inflatable dome inside the Visitors Centre. There were a couple of Dobs ( 8" & 12" I think ?) and a Binocular on tripod for the visitors to look through. These were set up in the courtyard between the buildings, which seemed to give good shelter and made for a comfortable place to observe. There was also a presentation talk in the Cafe. Toilet facilities were just a 30 second walk away, with outside access. Allen, Owain, and team members provided a warm welcome to the visitors. The site is a nice place to observe, however, the horizons are limited by the surrounding trees. Would I go back again, absolutely !

You can find out more at... www.darkskywales.org

[valleyman]

Thanks for the fed back Mike, unfortunatly my kidneys did not let me move far from the house last night.

Great to know you had a good time.

Pat

[L8-Nite]

Hi Pat,

Missed you at the meet. There was a good responce to the event, at least a dozen folks showed up during the short time I was there. The facilities were first class, and I think nicely situated for group observing; I iked the Cafe. The only concern would be if some of the lights could be selectively turned off.

Hope you feel better soon Pat.